The Cottage is one of three old barns we've converted, next to our house. It's just outside Alston, which is about a mile down the lane. Alston's one of the highest market towns in England, so the views are good.
It sleeps four. Two bedrooms upstairs, one bathroom downstairs. It's got a 3 Star rating, so it's comfortable and clean but not fancy. It's open plan downstairs. There's a woodburning stove. Firewood's included. You have your own patio with a bench and a barbecue, and there's a shared hot tub on site. You can see Mount Hooley from it.
The Pennine Way runs right past the property gate. You can walk from the door. For a proper day out, the North Pennines are all around. Hadrian's Wall is about a 30 minute drive. Alston itself has a cobbled street, a few shops, and cafes. There's a pub in the town.
You can get to the Lake District in just over an hour. Beamish Museum and Newcastle are about the same. The South Tyne Trail is good for cycling.
Facilities: WiFi, TV, dishwasher, washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. Parking is right outside. You can bring up to two dogs.